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**Accounts Payable Assistant (12-month Fixed Term Contract)** - ** responsibility includes logging, authorising, and processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and dealing with queries. - **Key skills required**: Accounts Payable/Finance experience, proficiency in Aderant and Excel, strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and organisation skills. - **Location**: Birmingham, UK with flexible hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days from home). - **Contract length**: 12 months. - **About Pinsent Masons**: Join an inclusive team, gain meaningful impact, and benefit from a progressive culture and competitive benefits package.
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- Not specified
- City
- Birmingham, London, Leeds, Manchester
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Full Job Description
Location: BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom
Accounts Payable Assistant (12 month Fixed Term Contract)
London/Birmingham/Leeds/ Manchester/Glasgow | 12 month fixed term contract
Our standard working hours are 9.30am-5.30pm. We operate a 3 days in the office, 2 days from home working model. As an inclusive employer, we are willing to consider flexible working requests.
The opportunity
Join a team where your expertise truly matters. Pinsent Masons is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role can be based out of any of our UK offices including London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
- Working as part of the UK Accounts Payable and International AP team, assisting the UK Accounts Payable and international AP team, also supporting the other senior members of the team and actively helping with the team workflow.Key elements of the role include maintenance of supplier accounts, gaining authorisation, recording and processing supplier invoices, dealing with supplier and internal client queries, and assisting the finance team with ad hoc duties.At Pinsent Masons, your career is exceptional by design - intentionally shaped to support high performance, meaningful development and long-term progression.What youll doBring your experience to the table and play a key role in the success of our firm, building trusted relationships and delivering meaningful impact, including:
- Ensuring all invoices are promptly logged on receipt and duly authorised prior to processingEnsuring compliance with jurisdictional VAT regulationsMaintenance of International VAT guidance notesCorrect allocation of expenses to budget holdersAllocation of costs for the firms company credit cardsProcessing of employee expenses on a global basisInput of all invoices with particular attention being given to narratives for analysis and reporting purposesClose liaison with cashiers to ensure prompt payment of disbursements in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts RulesMaintenance of all static data, including supplier addresses and payment termsOverseeing all rechargeable disbursements incurred on behalf of clientsLiaison with suppliersReconciliation of supplier statements and monthly reconciliationsProcessing of payment schedules and arranging cheques or BACS to suppliers for invoices which are due for payment, making sure that accounts and supplier accounts reconcileSupporting on internal projectsPaying Experts and Counsels fees as required under SAR rules, checking and reconciling new invoices or fee notes, and posting incoming invoices and fee notesEnsuring that all Fee Notes are billed promptlyResponsible for training new finance starters in different jurisdictions as and when required, in terms of system use and policyWhat youll bringTo thrive in this role, you'll need to bring:
- Experience working in Accounts Payable or legal finance is desiredWorking knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules preferred but not essentialExperience in dealing with volumes of transaction processingThorough approach to complying with processes and authorisationsProven ability to work within a busy environment and meet frequent deadlinesIT literate with a knowledge of Aderant and Excel preferredAccuracy and attention to detailGood communication skills, written and oralExcellent team playerOrganised and methodical with strong attention to detailAbility to use own initiative with a positive and pro-active approachGood at forming relationships with people at all levels and departments in the FirmAbility to take responsibilityWhy Pinsent MasonsOur exceptional by design approach means weve deliberately shaped a firm where you can do your best work. We combine meaningful work, clear expectations and the support to build a career that works for you. Why join us?
- Meaningful work, real impact the opportunity to contribute to initiatives and projects that have a genuine impact on our clients and the success of a leading international law firm.A firm that backs your growth clear expectations, structured development and real investment in helping you reach your potential.A progressive culture collaborative, inclusive and forward-looking, with the space to innovate and do your best work.Our benefits package is competitive and reflects our determination to support our people in achieving their full potential. You know whats important to you and thats why we offer flexible benefits where we can, allowing you to choose what matters most. Amongst our benefits are:
- 25 days holidayBonus SchemePension SchemeElectric car schemeEnhanced Family Leave policiesPrivate Medical InsuranceHealth, lifestyle and wellbeing benefitsWhat happens next?Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our Talent Acquisition team will share the outcome with you by email.We typically hold two interview stages providing the opportunity to meet different members of the hiring team at each stage. The first stage is typically conducted virtually and the second stage typically in person at the office in which the role would be based. However, we strive to remain flexible depending on the requirements of the role or the candidate.Our commitmentAt Pinsent Masons, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive and fair workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities throughout our recruitment processes. In line with local laws and cultural contexts across the jurisdictions in which we operate, we encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.If you need reasonable adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process or to perform the role, please tell us, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach. Pinsent Masons is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role can be based out of any of our UK offices including London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.Apply now
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Accounts Payable Assistant
Compensation
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City: Birmingham, London, Leeds, Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship**Accounts Payable Assistant (12-month Fixed Term Contract)** - ** responsibility includes logging, authorising, and processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and dealing with queries. - **Key skills required**: Accounts Payable/Finance experience, proficiency in Aderant and Excel, strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and organisation skills. - **Location**: Birmingham, UK with flexible hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days from home). - **Contract length**: 12 months. - **About Pinsent Masons**: Join an inclusive team, gain meaningful impact, and benefit from a progressive culture and competitive benefits package.
Full Job Description
Location: BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom
Accounts Payable Assistant (12 month Fixed Term Contract)London/Birmingham/Leeds/ Manchester/Glasgow | 12 month fixed term contractOur standard working hours are 9.30am-5.30pm. We operate a 3 days in the office, 2 days from home working model. As an inclusive employer, we are willing to consider flexible working requests.The opportunityJoin a team where your expertise truly matters. Pinsent Masons is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role can be based out of any of our UK offices including London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.- Working as part of the UK Accounts Payable and International AP team, assisting the UK Accounts Payable and international AP team, also supporting the other senior members of the team and actively helping with the team workflow.Key elements of the role include maintenance of supplier accounts, gaining authorisation, recording and processing supplier invoices, dealing with supplier and internal client queries, and assisting the finance team with ad hoc duties.At Pinsent Masons, your career is exceptional by design - intentionally shaped to support high performance, meaningful development and long-term progression.What youll doBring your experience to the table and play a key role in the success of our firm, building trusted relationships and delivering meaningful impact, including:
- Ensuring all invoices are promptly logged on receipt and duly authorised prior to processingEnsuring compliance with jurisdictional VAT regulationsMaintenance of International VAT guidance notesCorrect allocation of expenses to budget holdersAllocation of costs for the firms company credit cardsProcessing of employee expenses on a global basisInput of all invoices with particular attention being given to narratives for analysis and reporting purposesClose liaison with cashiers to ensure prompt payment of disbursements in accordance with the Solicitors Accounts RulesMaintenance of all static data, including supplier addresses and payment termsOverseeing all rechargeable disbursements incurred on behalf of clientsLiaison with suppliersReconciliation of supplier statements and monthly reconciliationsProcessing of payment schedules and arranging cheques or BACS to suppliers for invoices which are due for payment, making sure that accounts and supplier accounts reconcileSupporting on internal projectsPaying Experts and Counsels fees as required under SAR rules, checking and reconciling new invoices or fee notes, and posting incoming invoices and fee notesEnsuring that all Fee Notes are billed promptlyResponsible for training new finance starters in different jurisdictions as and when required, in terms of system use and policyWhat youll bringTo thrive in this role, you'll need to bring:
- Experience working in Accounts Payable or legal finance is desiredWorking knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules preferred but not essentialExperience in dealing with volumes of transaction processingThorough approach to complying with processes and authorisationsProven ability to work within a busy environment and meet frequent deadlinesIT literate with a knowledge of Aderant and Excel preferredAccuracy and attention to detailGood communication skills, written and oralExcellent team playerOrganised and methodical with strong attention to detailAbility to use own initiative with a positive and pro-active approachGood at forming relationships with people at all levels and departments in the FirmAbility to take responsibilityWhy Pinsent MasonsOur exceptional by design approach means weve deliberately shaped a firm where you can do your best work. We combine meaningful work, clear expectations and the support to build a career that works for you. Why join us?
- Meaningful work, real impact the opportunity to contribute to initiatives and projects that have a genuine impact on our clients and the success of a leading international law firm.A firm that backs your growth clear expectations, structured development and real investment in helping you reach your potential.A progressive culture collaborative, inclusive and forward-looking, with the space to innovate and do your best work.Our benefits package is competitive and reflects our determination to support our people in achieving their full potential. You know whats important to you and thats why we offer flexible benefits where we can, allowing you to choose what matters most. Amongst our benefits are:
- 25 days holidayBonus SchemePension SchemeElectric car schemeEnhanced Family Leave policiesPrivate Medical InsuranceHealth, lifestyle and wellbeing benefitsWhat happens next?Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our Talent Acquisition team will share the outcome with you by email.We typically hold two interview stages providing the opportunity to meet different members of the hiring team at each stage. The first stage is typically conducted virtually and the second stage typically in person at the office in which the role would be based. However, we strive to remain flexible depending on the requirements of the role or the candidate.Our commitmentAt Pinsent Masons, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive and fair workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities throughout our recruitment processes. In line with local laws and cultural contexts across the jurisdictions in which we operate, we encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.If you need reasonable adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process or to perform the role, please tell us, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach. Pinsent Masons is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role can be based out of any of our UK offices including London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
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